Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
Opinion
Trump Sinks to New Low In Responding to Sexual Allegations
The Republican presidential candidate suggests one of his accusers was not attractive enough to assault.
If This Is Cold War 2.0, Then the Russians Are Winning
Russia is a great power again in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Where does it go from here?
How Can Ryan Possibly Believe Trump Should Be President?
The House leader says he can no longer defend Donald Trump, but he still supports the Republican nominee.
At Long Last, Republicans Abandon Their Nominee
They should never have nominated Trump, but let’s not berate Republicans if they come to their senses.
Reprimand Liberals, Don’t Repudiate Liberalism
Liberals may have been aloof. That doesn’t mean they’ve been wrong on the issues.
Let Spain’s Socialist Party Rebels Spell Out Their Alternative
If they blame Pedro Sánchez for not going into government with the center-right, would they?
Your Third-Party Statement Is Not Worth Trump
Not voting for Hillary Clinton in November only makes it more likely that Donald Trump wins.
Clinton’s Plan to Control Drug Prices Seems Like an Overreach
There are more incremental ways in which the United States could put a dent in high drug prices.
Americans Love Elections. Why Not Have More?
Americans vote on everything but usually don’t have a lot of choice. Here is a way to change that.
Owen Smith Is Useless, But Labour’s Whole Center Is to Blame
Jeremy Corbyn’s challenger is running a shambolic campaign, but where is the rest of the Labour Party?
The Arab League is Useless. Abolish It
The Arab League gives the political impression of unity while sweeping real problems under the rug.
How Trump Undermines the Public’s Trust in Institutions
He attacks the very institutions that could stop a would-be strongman like him.
Democrats Better Know What They’re Doing on TPP
The Trans Pacific Partnership is too important to fail in a lame-duck session of the Senate.
How to Write About Trump and Retain One’s Sanity
If I continue to allow myself to be outraged on a daily basis, I’ll be depressed before this election is over.